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At the historical center of the United States, being a narrative of Independence square with some mention of the notables and events identified therewith / Privately printed for the Independence companies to commemorate the dedication of Independence building on Independence square, June eleventh, MCMXXV.

Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Rare Books Collection F158.67I33 A1 1925
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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Jordan, William George, 1864-1928.
Shay, Howell Lewis.
Sproul, William C. (William Cameron), 1870-1928.
Independence companies, Philadelphia.
Brearley Service Organization., Book producer.
Vreeland Press., Printer.
Rare Books Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Independence Square (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Streets--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Streets.
Philadelphia (Pa.)--History.
Philadelphia (Pa.).
Philadelphia (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Pennsylvania--History.
Pennsylvania.
Insurance companies--United States.
Insurance companies.
S. 5th St. and Walnut St. (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Local Subjects:
S. 5th St. and Walnut St. (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Genre:
Pictorial cloth bindings (Binding) -- 1925.
Physical Description:
45, [1] p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Place of Publication:
Philadelphia : privately printed for the Independence Companies, [1925] (New York : Vreeland Press)
Contents:
At the historical center of the United States / by William George Jordan
The new Independence building / by Howell Lewis Shay
The Independence companies / by William C. Sproul.
Notes:
"Planned and prepared by the Brearley Service Organization, New York City."
Initials and head-pieces.
Local Notes:
Athenaeum copy: Bound in green cloth with gilt lettering and raised gilt illustration of Independence Hall tower.
Athenaeum copy: Ex libris Rebecca Stoloff.
Athenaeum copy: Gift of Andrew Stoloff.
OCLC:
7358974

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